Junior Lecturer (P000689) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The School of Communication at the NWU (Potchefstroom Campus) has one vacancy for a Junior Lecturer (in a one year fixed term appointment) in the vibrant and dynamic field of Graphic design with specialisation in Design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

• Relevant degree or 4-year honours degree with significant industry experience
• The ability to teach and develop Multimedia Design modules, from first to fourth year level
• The ability to utilise research in the guidance and facilitation of first to fourth year graphic design projects
• Knowledge of theoretical and practical expertise in terms of graphic design
• An understanding of the broader visual communications industry
• Computer literacy in most recent version of Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Character Animate; Blender/Cinema 4D/ Maya
• Proficiency in motion graphics, interaction design and videography.
• Proficiency within an Apple MAC Studio environment
• The ability to liaise with industry and public as needed
• The ability to secure industry and/or community projects for collaboration
• The ability to organise projects outside of the scope of teaching in order to enrich the teaching and learning environment for the subject group
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU

Curriculum development:

• Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the subject group.

Scholarly work:

• Participation in research projects with colleagues.

Study guidance:

• Provide study guidance support to students on in their final year of study

Administration and other tasks:

• Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.
• Study guide development and update.
• Student marks and assessment.
• Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required.
• Participate in services related to the life of the School and the community.

Minimum requirements

• Four-year degree/ Honours Degree in Graphic Design with a special interest/specialising in motion graphics and interaction design
• Experience in teaching and learning Undergraduate & Postgraduate students with Four-year degree/ Honours degree in Graphic design
• Practical experience as a Graphic designer demonstrated through a Portfolio of Evidence (must be included with application)

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

• Within higher education
• Within industry related environments
• Sound understanding of the broad Graphic design discipline, Motion Graphics and Interaction Design

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Team player within groups
• Sound relations with colleagues
• Able to work independently

Apply by: 5 December 2025